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10 Beauty-Boosting Picks Our Editors Can’t Be Without

By
Danielle
Fontana
, Associate Editor
| January 03, 2018

Skin care that delivers noticable results and streamlined makeup routines are two concepts we can—and do—always get behind as beauty editors. Here, the latest batch of must-haves that stand out from the pack for quick and effective beauty. Bonus: you can find them inside the latest TestTube.

This blurring primer (it’s ideal for normal to oily skin) is
created with light-correcting pigments to deliver a soft, subtle radiance to
dull skin while concealing imperfections simultaneously. Think of this as an Instagram
filter for your skin.

Why we love it: “This primer is a must-have. Not only does it
prep skin for perfect makeup, but it also leaves behind the most natural glow.”

If you have sensitive teeth, look no further than this
top-performing toothpaste designed by dentists. It harnesses the power of
fluoride and theobromine to strengthen enamel, prevent against decay and soothe
sore gums—all in a chic, photo-worthy tube.

Why we love it: “This gorgeous packaging looks great on my
bathroom counter and the formula is perfect for my sensitive teeth. It makes me
feel like they are really protected.”

Dry, lifeless skin has met its match with this
collagen-boosting supplement. Designed to promote skin hydration and elasticity
while amping up cell turnover—clinical tests show that an uptick in moisture
and smoothness can be seen in 15 days—each smooth capsule delivers skin that gleams.

Why we love it: “Ceramides are a trending ingredient this
year, and these capsules help you achieve smoother, more hydrated skin and a
noticeable glow.”

The ultimate remedy for parched, damaged and unruly strands,
this hydrolyzed silk–infused leave-in formula does all the work for you. Every
bottle is designed to deliver 10 separate benefits to hair (yes, seriously) and
infuses your locks with nutrients as it boosts shine and softness and shields
against unwanted color fading.

Why we love it: “This is one of my staples that I bring
along with me on my travels. My hair always feels softer, smoother and
healthier after each use. It’s definitely a must-have.”

We’ve all been there: Obsessed with the way our eye makeup
looks before we leave the house, only to find it’s completely faded a mere two
hours later. The solution: a one-swipe shadow and weightless mascara that stay
in place until you take them off. Even better, these do the job of multiple products
in half the time.

Why we love it: “Every time I dab on this liquid eye shadow,
the quick wash of color brightens my whole face. Plus, when I pair it with lightweight
mascara, my eyes look lifted and more awake.”

This multitasking, detoxifying mask lets you finally say
goodbye to congested pores and excess oil. Created to nix shine, purify skin
and clear out stubborn, deep-set grime without drying skin out (unlike most
clay masks, this one works to hydrate skin, too, with help from aloe leaf juice)
for your best-looking skin yet.

No one has the time (or patience) for complicated makeup.
Instead of 10-step products, fill your vault with essential picks that are
streamlined, easy to use and just as show-stopping. Prime contenders: this
nourishing lip crayon, stay-put lip paint and dual-ended eyeliner (one side creates
a cool pattern!) for a quick and easy look.

Why we love it: “If you’re looking for pigmented,
long-lasting cosmetics, this up-and-coming brand is one to watch out for. All
three of these products have made it into my regular beauty regimen.”

Because our necks are the number-one neglected area of our
faces, be sure to care for it like you do everything else. This smooth, organic
formula glides onto skin with ease (it’s packed with shea butter and vitamin E)
and sinks right in to firm slack skin and keep the skin on your neck and décolleté
looking taut.

Why we love it: “Your neck is a dead giveaway of your age,
so protect it with this ultrarich cream that does it all and then some.”

Thin, lifeless hair? This light-as-air powder instantly
bulks up strands without weighing them down in the slightest. It absorbs any excess
oil at the root to keep styles looking fresh all day. Sprinkle a small amount
onto the scalp and then massage it in for thicker, healthier- looking strands
in seconds.

Like a hydrating face mask infuses moisture deep into your
skin and keeps it supple, this hand mask does the same for dry, overworked
hands. Slip the gloves on and keep them on for 15 minutes (the lotion will
never slip out of the glove so you can text, type and even cook with them on!)
and let the vitamin A and avocado and jojoba oils do all the heavy lifting for
you.

Why we love it: “My hands have never felt softer! Plus, the
gloves aren’t bulky in the least, so I can multitask while wearing them—I even
wear them sometimes while I work.”

–Brittany Burhop Fallon, Senior Editor

1 Comment

Joan Lillard

Posted on February 22, 2018 7:31 PM

The tube of Purifying Mud Mask I received in my January New Beauty Test Tube just exploded upon opening. I opened the top and the product shot 15 feet across the room, all over my sweater, the wall, floor and doors of my bathroom, and all over my bedroom carpet. The distance from where I was standing to where huge globs of the product landed on my bedroom floor was over 15 feet. I'm pretty upset about the fact that it has stained my carpets. I put my sweater, the towels and other items it splattered on into the wash and hopefully they aren't ruined. I don't know what is going on, but it shot out of the tube under pressure like it came out of a cannon. The tube has been in a basket on top of my vanity since I got it, not under any temperature extremes at all. Talk about annoying. What the heck is in this product that could do that?

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